Front

REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS





- The brake pads have wear indicators that contact the brake disc when the brake pad thickness becomes 2 mm (0.08 inch). The wear indicators will generate a squealing sound to warn the driver.

REMOVAL





1. Remove the lower bolt and lift the caliper assembly up and out of the way. Secure it with wire or some other retaining method.
2. Remove the pads.

CAUTION: Do not depress the brake pedal while disassembling the pads.

INSPECTION


1. Check the pads for wear or oil contamination and replace, if necessary.

NOTE The pads for the right and left wheels should be replaced et the sometime. Never "split" or intermix brake pad sets. All four Pads must be replaced as a complete set.
Pad thickness:
Standard value: 11 mm (0.433 inch)
Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.079 inch)
2. Check the shims for damage or deformation.

INSTALLATION






1. Install the pad clips.
2. Install the pads onto each pad clip.

NOTE Position the pad with its wear indicator toward the disc side and facing upward.






3. Seat the piston in the cylinder using special tool. (09581-11000)





4. Install the new pads. The shims are attached to the each pad as illustrated.

NOTE Never apply grease to the disc or pads.






5. Install the bolt and tighten to the specified value.
Tightening Torque 22 - 32 Nm (16 - 24 ft. lbs.)